[TowerTalk] Raising a mast on a tower with antennas still on it

[Mike Fatchett W0MU]

Excellent point!  Something I do out of habit but failed to describe.

W0MU

On 4/30/2024 1:12 AM, Leeson wrote:
> Please be sure to use redundant means of supporting the mast and 
> antennas. There was an frightening accident a number of years ago when 
> the bolts on a thrust bearing holding a mast snapped and it fell back 
> down, trapping the climber by the hands. Don't let this happen to you! 
> For example, use an extra muffler clamp or two on the mast at the 
> tower top to secure it.
>
> Dave W6NL
>
> On 4/29/24 4:59 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
>> You should be able to secure the mast and tie back to the tower in 3 
>> places holding it in place.  You must have the tower cranked up 
>> enough to access the rotor.  pull the plate holding the mast, remove 
>> rotor and rotor plate if needed. Reverse to put in. Alternatively 
>> rent a crane or a man life. You can also crank up the mast if you 
>> have the rotor out with a bottle jack or clamp a come along end to 
>> the mast and tie the other end above and crank away.
>>
>> All much easier on a Rohn tower with bearing.
>>
>> W0MU Mike